Chapter 1117: Chapter 482: A Chance Encounter with an Old Friend

At most, just have a few more drinks and get to know them first.

At this moment, Zhou Yuwen felt like he was getting screwed over by Brother Dong again.

Because his relatives weren’t very reliable, it ended up with only Zhou Yuwen getting quite familiar with the bride’s relatives. At this point, everyone would say, it’s a joyous day, you’re the groom’s representative, you should drink more.

Zhou Yuwen quickly waved his hand to indicate he couldn’t drink much.

“That won’t do, you’re the representative!”

Someone coaxed, supposedly because it’s a happy occasion, there should be nothing wrong with having a couple more drinks.

But Zhou Yuwen wasn’t stupid; this wasn’t his happy occasion, so what’s the point of him drinking so much?

While everyone else was not paying attention, Zhou Yuwen discreetly poured the white liquor under the table.

Zhou Yuwen was watching the people speaking, thinking he’d done it seamlessly. Who would’ve thought that, at this moment, a cold voice suddenly sounded from behind: “You really haven’t changed at all, still so fond of trickery.”

This voice was very familiar…

So familiar that Zhou Yuwen was stunned for a moment.

No way?

Turning around, he saw a woman with long straight black hair and exquisite makeup, looking at him disdainfully.

At this time, Zhou Yuwen’s hand was still pouring wine under the table, caught red-handed.

It was mainly because he hadn’t expected to meet her here, making it a bit awkward for a moment.

The person was none other than Zhou Yuwen’s ex-girlfriend, and technically, a teacher, Jiang Xinyi.

They hadn’t seen each other for four months. Jiang Xinyi indeed seemed much more mature than before, and her figure seemed better too, possibly because of the suit she was wearing, paired with a white pearl shirt inside, giving off an elegant and cool vibe.

“Eh? Xinyi, you’re here?” Zhang Lihou obviously knew Jiang Xinyi and greeted her with a smile.

At this time, Zhou Yuwen was still pouring wine, luckily Jiang Xinyi didn’t expose him.

She just gave Zhou Yuwen a disdainful look and then smiled and responded to Zhang Lihou.

Jiang Xinyi knew the Zhang family, but obviously wasn’t very close with them. From her conversation with Zhang Lihou, it could be heard that Jiang Xinyi said she was here on behalf of her mother.

Zhang Lihou nodded, also mentioning it had been a while since he last saw Jiang Xinyi’s parents.

He even asked, are your parents doing well?

The two exchanged a couple of courteous words.

Jiang Xinyi still appeared aloof, looking as if she didn’t even notice Zhou Yuwen beside her.

Seeing her like this, Zhou Yuwen didn’t stare at her either.

At this moment, Li Shiqi quietly asked Zhou Yuwen: “Is she your ex-girlfriend?”

Hearing this, Zhou Yuwen chuckled softly: “How do you know everything?”

Li Shiqi also laughed, as it was widely known when Zhou Yuwen and Jiang Xinyi were dating, so it was normal for Li Shiqi to know.

Just about to say more to Li Shiqi.

At this time, someone else came over to invite Zhou Yuwen for a drink, saying how unexpected it was to meet Mr. Zhou here, and they’d like to toast him.

Smiling, Zhou Yuwen raised his glass.

Actually, Zhou Yuwen’s glass should’ve been swapped for water by now.

But due to Jiang Xinyi’s presence, there wasn’t a chance to switch it.

The main issue was that when someone came to toast Zhou Yuwen, Jiang Xinyi’s gaze turned over, seemingly wanting to watch him drink.

In public, Zhou Yuwen didn’t want to shy away; after all, he could drink. He smiled and clinked glasses with the guest and had a drink, and then had drinks with two more people who toasted him.

After three drinks in a row, he felt a bit dizzy.

But he was fine.

Li Shiqi thoughtfully poured Zhou Yuwen a glass of water and moved closer to him, quietly asking if he was alright.

Zhou Yuwen waved his hand to indicate he was fine.

Their intimate gesture was noticed by Jiang Xinyi. Although she continued to exchange pleasantries with Zhang Lihou and even had a drink with him, seeing Zhou Yuwen and Li Shiqi’s closeness made her feel a bit jealous.

She simply raised her glass again, saying: “Isn’t this Mr. Zhou from Wall Street, cutting a swath through the market? I just noticed, come on, Mr. Zhou, let me offer you a toast as well. I just joined my family’s company and am unfamiliar with many things. I’ll need guidance and cooperation in the future.”

Saying this, Jiang Xinyi specifically handed Zhou Yuwen her business card.

She raised her glass, slightly pursed her lips, and smiled at Zhou Yuwen.

This set of remarks made those around chuckle. Who didn’t know about her past with Zhou Yuwen?

Now, they seemed like strangers.

Zhou Yuwen was a bit helpless seeing Jiang Xinyi like this, thinking, why are all women the same?

Jiang Xinyi’s appearance reminded Zhou Yuwen of the day before his rebirth, attending a classmate’s wedding, when Su Qing caused a scene, it was the same scenario.

Jiang Xinyi is a stubborn girl.

The glass was already raised.

There was no intention of putting it down.

Zhou Yuwen also saw the determination in this girl’s eyes.

Zhou Yuwen sighed, thinking, after all, it was his fault, it was clearly her seeking revenge, and if a few drinks could ease the past grudges between them, that would be the best.

“Mr. Jiang, you’re joking. I’m just messing around, how can I compare with you? By the way, Mr. Jiang, I’ve opened a property management company, I see you’re in real estate, maybe we really have a chance to cooperate.”

Zhou Yuwen intended to laugh away the grudges, seeing Jiang Xinyi always standing, he didn’t take advantage of Jiang Xinyi and stood up as well, holding the wine glass.

However, what he didn’t know was that the calmer Zhou Yuwen acted, the more furious Jiang Xinyi felt.

Just as he was about to drink, Jiang Xinyi stopped him again.

She said, there’s no reason to drink half a glass.

“At the very least, it should be a full glass. Come on, Mr. Zhou, I’ll fill it up for you.”

Jiang Xinyi took Zhou Yuwen’s wrist, with a determined look.

Zhou Yuwen thought Jiang Xinyi was making a big deal out of nothing; this wasn’t beer, wasn’t half a glass of white wine enough?

At that moment, Zhou Yuwen even thought just a sip would be enough.

So Zhou Yuwen continued to laugh and said, white wine is harmful to the body, Mr. Jiang, as long as we feel the connection, a little gesture is enough.

Saying this, he again prepared to lower his head to drink.

But once again, Jiang Xinyi stopped him.

Looking at Jiang Xinyi’s resentful eyes, she said: “Mr. Zhou, are you looking down on me?”

Zhou Yuwen thought, what does this have to do with looking down or not?

Before he could finish his words, Jiang Xinyi had already poured herself a full glass.

Stubbornly looking at Zhou Yuwen, she said: “I know Mr. Zhou started his business on his own and looks down on someone like me who relies only on family. This glass, I’ll drink first to show my respect!”

Before Zhou Yuwen could speak, Jiang Xinyi tilted her head back and gulped it down.

A young girl drinking like a grown man made Zhou Yuwen speechless, thinking, what are you trying to prove?

Who made you suffer so much!

“Good!”

No matter what, when someone drinks at the table, others will definitely see the fun in it and cheer.

Jiang Xinyi drank so quickly that much of it spilled from the side, making her crystal pink lips even more lustrous.

Jiang Xinyi wiped her face and showed the bottom of the glass to Zhou Yuwen, indicating: “Mr. Zhou, I’ve finished drinking, it’s up to you now.”

Zhou Yuwen looked at her helplessly, wanting to say, what’s the point?

Zhou Yuwen didn’t want to drink this glass of wine, he even felt it was just making a fool out of everyone.

But Jiang Xinyi’s determined eyes looked at him, with a barely noticeable hint of pity, she saw Zhou Yuwen reluctant to drink and asked: “Are you now unwilling to even drink a glass of wine with me?”

Zhou Yuwen looked into her eyes and asked: “Will everything be fine after drinking this glass of wine?”

Jiang Xinyi stared at Zhou Yuwen for a long time, finally saying: “After drinking this glass of wine, everything will be fine.”

Zhou Yuwen didn’t say any more, and directly drank the glass of wine in one go, drinking faster than Jiang Xinyi.

“Cough cough!” After drinking, Zhou Yuwen couldn’t help but cough twice.

Li Shiqi next to him quickly grabbed a tissue and wiped Zhou Yuwen’s mouth.

Zhou Yuwen waved it off saying it was fine.

The wine was finished.

But Jiang Xinyi was still staring at him.

Zhou Yuwen didn’t look at Jiang Xinyi, his attitude inexplicably making Jiang Xinyi feel lost, as if Zhou Yuwen really intended to sever ties with her.

He placed the empty glass down, turned to Zhang Lihou beside him and said: “Uncle, I have some matters to attend to, I’ll be leaving first.”